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Conflicts

Putin addresses nation after weekend revolt

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June 26, 2023

Russia's president gives the Wagner mercenaries a choice: join the Russian army or leave the country. In his video statement Vladimir Putin said Wagner mercenary fighters could join either Russia's army or go to Belarus where their leader has reportedly agreed to go. DW’s Russia analyst Konstantin Eggert has more.

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